Dr. Shing I Yen MD
Orthopedist
2320 High St Blue Island IL, 60406About
Dr. Shing Yen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Yen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Yen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Kaohsiung Medical University 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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